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access (n) a way of approaching or coming to a place
Example
This path is the only access to the river.
Synonym
approach, entrance, entry, way
Antonym
outlet
Word Family
accessible
acclaim (v) to show enthusiastic approval of
Example
Everyone acclaimed the President's decision.
Synonym
applaud, praise
Antonym
condemn, criticize
Word Family
acclaimer, acclamation 
adaptation (n) the act or process of changing or adjusting something to fit in a new role or context
Example
The adaptation of the novel for the Broadway stage took a year of hard work.
Synonym
adjustment, alteration, modification
amuse (v) to cause to smile or laugh
Example
His jokes amused us.
Word Family
amusement, amusing
applaud (v) to clap the hands in approval
Example
The audience applauded when the play ended.
Synonym
clap
Antonym
boo
Word Family
applause, applaudingly 
backstage (adv) the areas of a theatre stage that are not visible to the audience (e.g. the dressing rooms)
Example
We went backstage to give the actress some flowers.
Synonym
onstage
box office (n) the place in a theatre or cinema where tickets are sold
Example
The box office opens at ten.
captivate (v) to charm or fascinate, by beauty or wit
Example
She was captivated by the gracefulness of the dancers.
Synonym
bewitch, charm, fascinate
Antonym
bore, repel
Word Family
captivating 
cast (n) a group of people acting in a play or film
Example
The director organised a party for the cast.
Synonym
actors, players
charming (adj) full of charm; pleasant; attractive
Example
Aunt Ellen has charming manners.
Synonym
attractive, graceful
Antonym
dull, nasty, unpleasant
Word Family
charmingly 
come off (phr) to succeed
Example
The deal for the new football player didn't come off.
come out (phr) to be published or brought out as a book
Example
His new novel came out last month.
Synonym
appear, issue
come round (phr) to visit
Example
If you come round tonight, we will order pizza.
come up with (phr) to think of an idea
Example
They came up with an interesting plan to increase their income.
destine (v) to set on a particular course that cannot be changed, as if by fate or divine will
Example
I am destined to be famous!
Synonym
doom
Word Family
destiny
direction (n) control or guidance
Example
He practiced the piano under the direction of his instructor.
Synonym
command, control, guidance
discount (n) a reduction in the usual price
Example
They usually give a discount for students.
dreadful (adj) very bad; awful; no good
Example
That dreadful music is giving me a headache.
Synonym
awful, horrible, terrible
Antonym
marvelous, pleasant
Word Family
dreadfully, dreadfulness 
dressing room (n) a room in a theatre or TV studio for one person to dress and put on makeup
Example
Dressing rooms are in the backstage.
dub (v) to replace sounds or voices in one language with those in another (e.g. a film)
Example
All foreign movies in Germany are dubbed.
Word Family
dubbed
give away (phr) to tell or reveal
Example
Don't give away the answer.
Synonym
tell, reveal
haunt (v) to live in or visit as a ghost
Example
It is said that ghosts haunt that old, empty house.
Word Family
haunted
leading (adj) first or most important
Example
The leading story in today's paper was about our school.
Synonym
chief, main, prime
mayor (n) the head of government in a village, town, or city
Example
Next month we have elections for a new mayor.
moving (adj) causing a strong feeling
Example
He read some moving poems.
Synonym
emotional, impressive
Word Family
movingly
phantom (n) a ghost or something else that seems real, but is not real
Example
The sailor told a story about a phantom of a pirate ship that appears on dark, stormy nights.
Synonym
ghost, spirit, spook
power station (n) a factory where electricity is produced
Example
There was a problem with the power station and all the lights went out.
revival (n) a new showing or a new version of an old play
Example
The theatre put on a revival of a musical that was popular in the 1950s.
set (n) the scenery for a play or movie
Example
The set for our play included a castle with hills in the background.
Synonym
scenery
spectacle (n) an unusual or splendid sight or public show
Example
Yesterday's parade was a real spectacle.
Synonym
marvel, sight
Word Family
spectacular
star (v) to present in a main role in a film or play
Example
That TV show stars a new actor.
talkie (n) cinema film with speech and sound made during the period when most films were silent
Example
At first, talkies were not very popular as people were used to silent movies.
Antonym
silent film
tense (adj) unable to relax one's body or emotions
Example
My father sounds tense when I call him at work.
Synonym
nervous
Antonym
calm
Word Family
tension, tensely 
transition (n) change from one position, stage, or situation to another
Example
There were painful experiences during his transition from boyhood to manhood.
Synonym
passage
Word Family
transitional